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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.19, 292.50 and 156.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.19, 292.50 and 156.89 is: 216.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.19 : 292.50 = 156.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.19/292.50 = 156.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.19x = 292.50 × 156.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.19x = 45,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,888.86/212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.26

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